It has truly been too long. I assume you're all keeping well and making the most of this year that has been given to us. Today is the day to begin sharing my newest work with you. This is the first single off of my upcoming album. I feel sometimes that people don't have enough information about my beginnings and therefore they make up a life story for me that isn't consistent with actual events. My family and my second family (consisting of the best friends anybody could ever have) all struggled and worked extremely hard to make all this happen. I did not buy my way into this spot and it was the furthest thing from easy to achieve. I am proud of every part of my past and I'm excited for this song to find a place in your life as well. I didn't feel I needed any interviews or radio or press to launch this song. It felt right to come back to the site that I started on and release it to the people that started here with me. Judging by this post, the tour that we've been planning, the conversations about new songs and album artwork...I think it's safe to say we're back together again. Looking forward to seeing you all soon.

"You don't have to ask me how I'm doing...just listen to the music" - K.Samir

This was much needed. I love that you took the time to write out to us too. It's been a while since we heard from you, but I'm glad you recognized where you began and posted it on here. It shows how real and grounded you are. Thank you.

Drake i feel you, and you arn't about to take advice from some random dude, but you went too mainstream with your style. Look back at your old shit, and make it new. Beats tight, chorus is good but looped too many times. Love the fake friends line. Wish there way more to it though. You have the potential. Ill be looking out for the rest our your album for sure though.

Please say this is just a rough draft. It's a great concept because your comeup was/is a mystery. People assume that since you were an actor on a popular TV show you had it made but that's not the case. Please alter/change the beat and work on the flow or the way you delivered the verse. This song (in it's current state) sounds cheesy and on the surface. It should sound deep and real. Similar to "Say what's real." You started from the button, aye? This song (in it's current state) is not convincing of that but it has the potential to be. -Kiara G.

Who ever likes this shit a lot are people who didn't listen to Comeback Season and Room for Improvement. We grew up with his music and this shit is just, I don't know. It's not Drizzy and 40. I miss this nigga already lol

Yo fuck the haters Drake. This song goes! I've been your #1 fan since 2009. I remember the night coming here to download So Far Gone when it dropped. Congrats on all of the success. Take Care was a classic. Club Paradise tour was one of the best shows i've been too. I'm rocking with you Young Angel!

I am extremely proud of you & all of your work. You have come so far. I can never get enough of your music so I am really excited that you are coming out with new things. I cannot wait for another album & hope it comes out ASAP. I've admired you from day one & I'll keep admiring you everyday. I hope to one day meet you to congratulate you in person. Thanks for being my role model. Keep doing what you do no matter the obstacles. I love you, take care. OVO - Maria Albarran in Florida

said it on soundcloud too, raw and genius. was speechless listening to it. just that feeling when everything comes together and fits, the vibe, the words, the time. I was feeling uninspired for a second, this song just lit my fire again. the bottoms where I'm at.

His album name in my opinion IS 'PARADISE' Just because on his twitter on his info, it just says take care then right under it just says paradise. Symbolizing its what's upcoming after his 2nd album. And on the word on road fansite on twitter on the info it also just says paradise. You guys will see!

Sir, I really wish this song wasn't here. I need to know who you are pissed off at that's throwing you off so much that you're recording and releasing such awfulness. You're trying to prove yourself as if you haven't made it. You might have a list of things you want and have to do but you have nothing to prove. Get it in order. You're better than this.

Keep it real people...this song was ass. You take 2 years off and come back sounding like Future (not a good thing) you've been ghost for about forever and we expect progress and we get this watered down mainstream song.

Got too much love for this dudes music, anyone here who's a daily blogger can tell you that, but this is a Flop. If this is signs of things to come, then Drake you my friend are screwed

Man its mike zombie he sucks ass, rellz you got word and its def true Drake sounds like trash in this song I wouldve expected somthing more emotional, at least somthing like headlines... What a dissapointment hopefully his whole album isn't like this.

I'm a big fan of yours, i grew up with your music and you sound like what toronto should sound like... but this song is such a disappointment. It sounds like you went to ATL with 2chainz and made a song in 2 minutes. I hope the rest of the album is better still love you!

im sorry this shit sucks - great lyrics but the voice - other than the hook WTF is that - please dnt place this track on the album - treat it like you did club paradise - just to create buzz and have it magically fall off - ur wayyy better than this - and i hope u did this just to help Zombie out - as his beats are simple n u helping a N**** out

Critical analysis: This song is bad, Drake. The production on it is decent and to be honest i expected more lyrically but i guess you'll ignore as i would be regarded as 'hater' rather than a person who appreciates good music which you have made in the past.

I honestly don't know how to feel about it.It's really different compared to your old stuff. Please don't let the money and fame change you. You have so many good things coming your way.The reason I made a big connection with you as an artist was because you were so relatable and humble about how you got to the top I felt the struggles as the lyrics went on, but for this song I can’t really relate. I hope the rest of the album isn’t a disappointment, because it would break my heart. I’ve been a fan since Degrassi and have followed you throughout. I would hate to no longer support you after all the fame and struggles you have overcame.

I'm not feeling this, but you do have a lot of fans that are, so kudos to them. I want to say that I miss the so called "old Drake" that I heard back in your mixtapes, but every artist needs to progress and I respect that fact. This song though, something is missing. Just my personal opinion. I'm excited that you'll be releasing a new album soon...usually you don't disappoint. So, I hope this new album goes well and I hope that it's still you Drake. This song though....I just...can't.

sometimes, it is about the message and not the actual music itself. You can like a song if you identify with the words. You may not like at first how it sounds, but catch you in the right mood and you all of a sudden know all the words. Sometimes, it is about the message..............Started from the Bottom.

Memphis TN got mad love for this, everybody saying where old drake, new drake, etc. this is DRAKE, live it and love it or get off the bus. This the celebration for the backpackers that climbed the mountain from Room For up to Take Care, its a biography of how one dude from Toronto changed the Rap game and climbed the mountain. This the track you pop the bottle with your middle finger to the crowd with. Shout out to Ify and Senior! "I wear every single chain even when I'm in the house" Pain and Gain, Bennies and Paper cuts OVO Life...Club 152 VIP

I absolutely adore you and everything you have given out, you never disappoint. Your one of a kind and thats why your my Idol. Keep doing what you do, no matter what ill always be proud to call myself a fan.

Drake people love you man. Why can't you just make music and stop constantly trying to prove how real you are. Are you insecure about your upbringing?

You had both of your parents regardless if they were in different places, you went to college, and you were on a nationally television Canadian show...... I don't know you but it doesn't sound like you were in the salvation army, soup kitchen life.

Nobody is saying you didn't earn your stripes in hip hop. You obviously put out mixtapes, improved your songwriting, and got yourself to where you're at now.

I'm sure you're album is going to be great like the last two were. It's just a bummer that you still feel you have to prove yourself.

Best of luck on your album though man. I'm not trying to be a hater just hoping for some diverse subject matter.

Seriously? You wanna analyze the lyrics? Or critique the song because it doesn't cater to your personal needs? it's not 'accurate' enough for you? You expect him to make the same song he already made to make YOU 'happy'?

If you really appreciate the art of music, you would sit back and listen while trying to empathize with the artist/musician's approach.

There is absolutely no depth to this song. I can see why it would please simple-minded people, but common Drake! The further we move from So Far Gone's release, the further you drift towards mainstream mediocrity. Yet you "promised to stay the same"....

OVO fuck you mean..drake always been on a nigga playlist...since 07..shidd really since he first came out..he talk about problems a nigga can relate to i dont feel him on his problems cuz it'll be a long time before i can tell i feel ya nigga but i get everything he saying cuz we both going through it..he just getting a chance to say it for me and himself..shidd for the whole world..drake a fuckin inspiration #OVOXO..